You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
If your other books do have the sticker, then the new one(s) also should have it.
This probably isn't the right place to ask but with the acquisition of two bookcases; I was thinking of displaying them in the dining room. The room gets plenty of natural light but no direct sunlight. Are DJs prone to spine fade even when not in direct sunlight? Thanks!
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I think that depends on the book itself. Personally I've had all my King books in our living room in our previous place for several years. Plenty of natural light (not directly on the books but ambient if that is the right word) and I never had any problems. I did however place some of the books that I know are very susceptible to spine fading with the spine facing inwards (UK Dead Zone, US 'Salem's Lot, COTW for example). Generally speaking the red hues are most susceptible to fading but it also depends on the quality of the DJ. I think you should be careful with older books but the newer ones? I don't know.
All colors can fade I guess (although I've never seen black on a DJ fade but that isn't technically a color ) but the reds are the first to go, AFAIK.
Thanks, guys! I'm thinking I'll just cover the glass on the bookcases and I should be good to go.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I put it on the window, not only does it help protect the books, but it also helps keep the room cooler.
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
Has anyone seen this before? Someone was querying about it on Facebook and (to me) the signature looks legitimate. (Facsimile on a limited paste down?)
I haven't seen that before in the 10 years or so since I started collecting (granted, I never collected or searched for signed editions, so it doesn't prove much). But it looks like a new find!
Yeah i hadnt seen it before either..the book is in rough condition unfortunately
I received this description:
Nice First Edition First Printing of Four Past Midnight by Stephen King. This has a signed bookplate affixed, part of a giveaway the occurred at 4 past midnight on the day of release. King signed a total of 25 bookplates for this drawing. This is number 8.
In read but very good condition. No rips, tears or writing to pages. Top closed pageline shows some age spotting and darkening.
So now would this be considered an “official” signed limited edition?
Looking for Mister Slaughter S/L #78
I wouldn't consider this a signed limited anymore then I would consider the copies of Sleeping Beauties given out on the book tour.
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
The books given out on the tour are closer to this book then a book signed on the way to his car. Although there is no bookplate, it was still given a "limitation" of 400 per event, and there was a limited number of events. Both were given to random patrons of the store/event. I suspect the bookplates are all in a normal trade hardcover. Do we even know if they are all 1st/1st's? This was done after publication and not published as a signed limited, but rather are normal books enhanced by a signature on a bookplate.
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
It’s times like these I really feel for the completists.
Looking for Mister Slaughter S/L #78